We want to be good and treat others as having inherent worth and dignity. But sometimes we screw up and cause harm. When this happens, what should we do? This important ethical question has a lot of bad answers and a few good ones. I will talk about both, drawing on Danya Ruttenberg’s insightful and … Continue reading How to be Good … Even When You’re Bad
Born in a small village in the mid-1400’s, as the illegitimate child of an orphaned mother, Leonardo da Vinci’s meteoric rise to become the most well-known, respected, and beloved person on earth at the time of his death was utterly improbable. It was not only his renowned genius and talents but also his unwavering trueness … Continue reading Leonardo da Vinci, and the Genius of Being True to Yourself
There are often similarities in writings, people, places and times that don’t resonate or come together until later, in a much different time. I’ll share thoughts and stories on starfish, heroes and your own LONG HAUL times. It will be a light summer service. Led by Betsy Bowles Click here for: Order Of Service for 6/23/2024 … Continue reading Starfish, Heroes, and the Long Haul
We are delighted to present once again our annual Poetry Service, in which members and friends read poems of their own choosing. If you have a poem that is of special importance to you that you would like to share, please send it to Liz Lintz and Martin Newhouse at the email addresses below by … Continue reading Poetry Service
Order Of Service for Dennis Brett click HERE Click HERE for: Livestream Broadcast of the service for Dennis Brett.
The Flower Ceremony is an annual tradition, symbolizing the power of both the individual and the community. We will again celebrate this festive ritual so bring …a flower for the bouquet. If you forget, we have plenty! As this is our last service with the Rev. Heather Janules, flowers will help us reflect on letting … Continue reading A Bouquet of Stories: The Flower Ceremony
Sankofa is an idea from Ghana, meaning “to go back and get it.” In this month centered on “renewal,” this service will reflect on the past to prepare us for the future. We will celebrate those who have made our Religious Education ministries possible and consider the highlights and significant challenges of the past near-decade … Continue reading Sankofa
As we approach Memorial Day, this service will reflect on the ways militarism and war are part of a nation’s identity and invite us to imagine a different way of being. What if there were no need to remember our veterans who have died in battle? With violence raging in Ukraine and the Middle East … Continue reading Lay Down Our Sword and Shield
This Sunday is Youth Sunday, the special annual service that includes our beloved graduating seniors’ statements, and a bridging ritual that will mark their transition to Young Adulthood in the UU faith. Youth from WUSYG (WUS Youth Group) and JUSYG (WUS Junior Youth Group) will be contributing with readings, musical performances, and more. This service … Continue reading The End of the Beginning: Youth Sunday
Order Of Service: Denise Konecek OOS Click here for: Livestream Broadcast of Denise’s service Please note that parking is available on Main Street. If additional parking is needed, please consider the back WUS parking lot or the parking lot for the Middle school immediately to the west of our building.
